Property Litigation

When a dispute arises, strategy matters as much as the legal arguments

Representation in property litigation, arbitration and negotiations, from initial risk assessment to enforcement

Confidential assessment call

A property dispute puts lives on hold, as well as money

Late delivery, a transaction stalled after a deposit or disputed construction defects can interrupt a move, a mortgage or an investment.

The next decision requires perspective: litigation, negotiation or mediation, and whether the likely benefit justifies the cost. We address that question candidly.

Matters we regularly encounter

  • A seller or purchaser withdraws from a transaction.

  • A developer delivers late or with defects.

  • A dispute concerns registration, ownership shares or use of jointly owned property.

  • You need to defend a claim already filed against you.

The scope of our representation

  1. Candid case assessment

    Evaluate the arguments, evidence and likely costs against the potential benefit.

  2. Demands and negotiations

    A well-founded written demand may resolve the matter.

  3. Interim relief

    Injunctions, cautionary notes and measures to preserve the property pending judgment.

  4. Conduct of proceedings

    Pleadings, evidence, expert and valuation opinions, and hearings.

  5. Arbitration and mediation

    Consider alternatives where they offer a more effective route.

  6. Enforcement

    Implement the judgment or settlement through the appropriate procedure.

From assessment to completion

  1. Initial assessment

    Examine documents, evidence and available routes.

  2. Strategy development

    Negotiate before proceedings where appropriate.

  3. Representation & action

    Act when the matter cannot wait.

A point worth understanding

Preparing thoroughly for court can also strengthen settlement prospects. A party faced with an organised, documented and determined opponent may reconsider its position.

Frequently asked questions

Duration depends on the claim, court and workload. After reviewing the file, we describe a realistic range without guaranteeing a timetable.

A property dispute? Begin with a candid assessment

Understand the legal position before deciding how to proceed

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